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Throughout the Ciena Solutions Challenge, Digital Promise and Ciena offer professional learning opportunities for teachers as they support students to reach their Challenge solution. Join our upcoming events and webinars, and view recordings of previously aired sessions.
Edcamp: YouthMADE on Feb. 8
Are you looking to connect with educators on supporting youth creativity and innovation? Join us on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET for Edcamp: YouthMADE, an online unconference-style professional development for and by educators.
We invite in-school and out-of-school educators worldwide to share their experiences and expertise as they discuss ways to support youth making, activism, art, and design in education. Together, we will hold space for discussions, sharing, and networking as we build a community among educators interested in designing learning experiences that foster youth voice, creativity, and innovation.
Register to join us on Feb. 8, 2025. Invite your colleagues, staff, and anyone you think would be interested in attending this incredible opportunity!
Preparing Students for Real-World Learning: Strategies and Insights from Educators
View the recording of this Nov. 7 edWebinar with experienced educators as they explore the skills and strategies teachers need to develop as they support their students’ creativity and innovation in addressing local issues and preparing them for real-world learning. Attendees will learn how to integrate real-world learning by using the Challenge Based Learning framework in their daily lessons. Attendees will also be introduced to the Ciena Solutions Challenge, a global design challenge that invites students and educators to address local issues by integrating digital tools and technologies into their products.
Previous Webinars
Our previous webinars are recorded and available to watch on Youtube. Watch the most recent recordings below and check out our playlist to see all previous webinars.
Cultivating Real World Problem Solvers: Strategies for Learner Engagement
Supporting Students with Inquiry-Based Learning
Connecting Learners with Technology to Design Solutions for Real World Challenges
Helping Students Design Sustainable and Scalable Solutions
Unlocking Student Potential: Empowering Independence in the Classroom
Discover the key skills educators need to cultivate autonomous learners in this engaging edWebinar on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. ET. Global educators from the Ciena Solutions Challenge will share their experiences and offer practical examples of guiding students to becoming autonomous learners through real-world experiences.
Learn effective strategies and techniques to empower students to take charge of their learning journey, fostering a classroom environment that supports growth and self-reliance. This session is perfect for middle and high school teachers looking to enhance their ability to nurture independent learners. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.